Many charities will likely see reduced gifting because donors lose the financial benefits of making a donation. However, a few outlets have been talking about a unique gifting strategy – Qualified Charitable Distributions, or QCDs.

QCDs aren’t new. They’ve just been out of favor – or at least unknown – for some time. Previous tax brackets and limits for itemized deductions made this strategy less favorable. Today, with a higher standard deduction for individuals and older couples, QCDs will become much more valuable for charitable contributions.

The QCD does not go into the calculation for Modified Adjusted Income or Combined Income, which are used to calculate annual tax on Social Security income, and also affect the amount of premium a client pays for Medicare Part B health insurance

For retirees, the result can be hundreds to thousands of dollars in tax and premium savings. Using this type of charitable contribution allows your clients to continue benefiting their favorite charity without taking a hit to their personal finances.

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Mike McGlothlin is a team leader, retirement industry activist and disciple of Indiana Hoosier basketball. In addition to being EVP of retirement at Ash Brokerage, he is a sought-after writer and speaker. His web series, “Winning Strategies,” provides insight and motivation for financial advisors in many forms – blogs, books, videos, podcasts and more. His latest book, “Free Throw for Financial Professionals,” is available now – learn more at www.freethrowsforpros.com.